Waikato COVID-19 Level 2 Update
May 14, 2020
Welcome Dr Gustavo Faulhaber Dr Gustavo Faulhaber is our new specialist haematologist. He had his training in Brazil, having a broad experience in both clinical and laboratory Haematology where he attained a Master and PhD degree in Medicine and worked as a university professor. Dr Faulhaber’s interests are in medical education and research in Haematology Pathology; he will be providing services…
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Bay of Plenty Collection Facilities
May 06, 2020
Collection Facilities We are pleased to be able to advise of further collection facilities opening, as follows: Bethlehem (open from Tues 12th May) 8.00am – 4.30pm Mon - Fri Baymed (open from Tues 12th May) 8.00am – 4.30pm Mon - Fri Phoenix House (open from Mon 11th May) 7.30am – 4.30pm Mon - Fri Kawerau 8.00am – 2.30pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri No change to the following: Cameron Rd 7.30am – 6.00pm Mon…
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Move to Level 3
April 24, 2020
Collection Facilities While there is the recommendation for people with underlying health issues to remain at home, Pathlab will continue with the facilities we currently have open. We are working with limited staffing and trying to provide the best service. As this changes we will notify you. We understand you are expecting an increase in activity through general practice with delayed…
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Deferment of Medical Venesection
March 24, 2020
As part of our response to COVID-19 a national decision has been made to defer venesection procedures. Waikato and Lakes regions:
Venesections will be deferred for people with haemochromatosis & secondary iron overload, unless client has a significantly increased ferritin (Greater than 1,000 µg/l). Bay of Plenty:
Venesections will be deferred for people with haemochromatosis, secondary iron…
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COVID-19 Microbiology Testing Restrictions
March 24, 2020
With the increased requirement for molecular COVID-19 testing other microbiology and molecular requests need to be restricted or reduced to free up staff and preserve reagents and consumables for this testing. These restrictions are effective immediately. We would ask that all microbiology testing is minimised and specifically require the following: Restriction in Asymptomatic Chlamydia and…
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